Thank you for your well wishes! Last year I had a difficult birthday (turning 40) but turning 41 isn't such a big deal. I took the day off from work (got to use my personal holiday before July) so I got to sleep in this morning and spend the day having fun. I have a coupon for a free drink from Starbucks, and I plan to go to our museum to look at the animals and then tonight some friends are taking me out for supper.

I've enjoyed getting to know all of you here and if you lived closer, I'd invite you over to celebrate my birthday with me!